You always help out a local businessperson.

I think that people can relate to family. There is a person that watches the show because they want to see what I am going to create. There is a person that watches the show because they want to see my family.

I tell my kids no television and no cellphones at the table.

The television has opened a lot of doors for me. I am very successful at what I do, and I live a good life. It's not something that I'm embarrassed of. I think it's something people should want to aspire to.

I feel like our history and our roots make us who we are.

Sometimes, I pinch myself. Through everything, its about hard work... believing in yourself and in the American dream. Believe that you can make something out of yourself.

All Italians got a refrigerator in the garage. That's what we do.

Everybody likes pizza! It's a quick and easy clean-up meal.

I get along with everybody.

The worst part about ALS is that one day, you're able to brush your teeth; then you'll never be able to brush your teeth again. One day, you're able to walk - you're never going to walk again.